Endorsements List

"Angela Chainer has a long career that's evidence of her dedication to serve others and loyalty to her country. She possesses the kind of skills, and the level of courage required to achieve positive outcomes in adversarial situations. I'm confident she will work collaboratively with legislative colleagues and stand up and fight against anyone intent on stealing our fundamental freedoms. It is my pleasure to endorse her for Delegate, District 56"

- Ghazala Hashmi

State Senator, Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor

With reproductive rights under attack across the country, the stakes have never been higher to ensure Virginia elects leaders who will protect abortion rights. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia is proud to endorse the following candidates because we know they stand with the majority of Virginians who support access to safe, legal abortion.

These are our champions in this fight.

We are proud to endorse Angela for HD56! She was a police officer turned international law enforcement expert who rebuilt forces in war zones worldwide. From Bosnia to Afghanistan to Haiti - she knows how to solve problems and build bridges. That experience matters.

We are excited to announce our endorsement of Angela Chainer (HD 56) and her vision for Virginia's future: one that's powered by clean, affordable energy and a government that works for all of us. Please join us in supporting Angela T. Chainer at the polls in November!

As the first major statewide contest following the 2024 presidential election, Virginia’s 2025 results will send a powerful message about the direction of our country. The stakes are high, and the Commonwealth is once again poised to shape the national conversation. 

The Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus is turning up the volume — announcing our first slate of endorsed candidates: a powerhouse lineup of women who don’t just talk about change — they make it happen. From school boards to the Governor’s Mansion, these leaders are bold, brilliant, and unapologetically ready to lead.

Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the NDRC, released the following statement on his endorsements in the Virginia House of Delegates election:

“Given the real authoritarian threat that Trump poses and the compliant Republican Party that has enabled him, those who occupy state-level offices, including state legislatures, are critical to protecting our freedoms. This year’s Virginia House of Delegates elections will determine whether the Commonwealth can maintain a pro-democracy legislature that will safeguard fundamental freedoms and pursue commonsense, citizen-supported policies to make life better for all Virginians.

“I’m proud to support each of these candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates, who will put their communities first and are committed to defending democracy in the Commonwealth and the nation. The choice could not be clearer. The choice could not be more consequential. This November, make sure to vote and elect these candidates to the Virginia House of Delegates to protect democracy and grow the economy in the Commonwealth.”